My girlfriend and I only live together on the weekends. Right now I am still working full-time a couple of hours from her, so I don't get to see her during the work week save for Skype calls. However, it's not the employment issues that are really bothering me as I have had to switch jobs in the past and I know that is a fear I am courageous enough to face. The fear I bring to you in this letter is much harder for me to feel brave against. You see, my girlfriend has a terminal illness and requires full-time care.

Dear TTT,

I don't know what I'm passionate about. To cope with it I just turned to PvP in wow, which I never did before that journey and it made feel extreme highs and lows. Where should I look for a passion? I know it's something I have to "find on my own" but I just don't know what to do to start this. I've always been a person that needs lists on how to start something and how to finish. Any ideas on how to start making my brain know?

Dear TTT,

I am again being asked to flip flop into a role I do not want to play. Not only that, but our raid days are changing. Being that I have real life obligations every other Tuesday, I will miss a raid day with my guild every other week. I have brought my concerns up to the guild leader and the raid leader but it seems like they couldn't care less. I feel like my guild is betraying me...like what I want doesn't matter. Am I over reacting? Am I being a drama queen? Do you think it's time for me to find another guild/raid team? Is my loyalty to the guild misplaced?

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Marconin has the holiday tireds, and Jules has been busy with meetups and shows! Our Think Tank Question: I just adopted two cats, a 6 week old kitten and young adult cat. The kitten is completely full of energy and a terror to me and the two other cats in my house. I’m losing sleep and I don’t know what to do with her. Please help! Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

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It’s the holiday season, and our time is being filled with raiding, working, and blowing up other players in video games! Our Discussion question: This week, we followed up on the homework from last week - to count how many times you said, “I should…” or “I shouldn’t….”, record the frequency and context, and what you learned from listening to your inner voice. We also talk about tips to control those negative thoughts and not let them dominate your everyday life with an article from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shyness-is-nice/201305/stop-fighting-your-negative-thoughts?collection=164978

Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

It’s the day after Thanksgiving. Our bellies are full, and our minds are ready for another round of discussion! Our Think Tank question: I’m in a long-distance relationship, and gone to see her a few times. The last time I visited, she really wanted nothing to do with me, and I felt like I left single instead of having a girlfriend. Our communication has waned to almost nothing. Everything is telling me it’s over, but I tend to overthink things a lot. What should I do? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

We’re back from BlizzCon, our voices have returned and we’re healed up from illness - we missed you guys! We recap our time at BlizzCon and the Well Played party. Our Discussion question: My coworker was fired for poor performance, and he is suing my company for something they didn’t do. He’s lied to ensure they pay him for wrongful termination. We used to be friends, and it makes me sick that he would do this. I’m losing sleep and have a lot of anxiety about this situation. How can I handle this better? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

It’s the week before BlizzCon and all through the cast, both our hosts were excited. How long will it last? Our Discussion question: As nerds, why are we so divisive in our fandoms, especially when someone doesn’t like what we like? The announcement of “Weird” Al Yankovic as the BlizzCon closing performer brought strong reactions from fans. How can we be better at supporting each other in loving what we love, and making it safe to do so without criticism? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Marconin’s got mount envy? Over something Jules has? What is our world coming to? Our Discussion question: The inevitabiliy of change: why do we fear change when it’s a constant? How can we handle change when it’s unexpected, and be better about facing changes we need to make for our own happiness? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Raiding and killing bosses, finding new mounts, and discovering people in the real world who have heard of your guild! Our Think Tank question: I’m an x-ray student and I’m being bullied by two members of my cohort because I joined the program partway through the training. They’re threatening to make sure it’s hard for me to get hired because they just don’t like me, but I’ve done nothing wrong to them. What advice can you give me? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

There’s so much to do in WoW, it’s hard to keep up with it all! World quests, new stuff coming - we’re having a good time in the game lately. Our Think Tank question: I’m a female manager of my company, and I find it hard to deal with confrontation. I deal with physical and emotional stresses that stay with me for days and affect my positivity. How can I cope better with these stresses when things don’t go right? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

We’re back after a week of illness (migraines), cat scratches, and broken toes?! (This is what happens when we miss a week!) Our Think Tank question: I have a long-time WoW friend who has become too clingy. I am male, and she is female, and she tries to occupy all my time when she sees me online. Am I a jerk for wanting her to back off? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

We’re gearing up for raids, running heroics, enjoying our way through the game because… Legion is pretty awesome. Our discussion topic: How do you handle a friend who is addicted to self-pity? I want to help them, but it just makes their drama worse. Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Leveling in Legion time! We’ve been having a lot of fun and keeping way too busy, because there’s too much content?! (No, not really.) Our discussion topic: Why do we have the need to be right, and why does it cause so much emotional stress when we’re wrong? Why do we sometimes go above and beyond to prove that we’re right and someone else isnt? Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

Latest Episode

Marconin has the holiday tireds, and Jules has been busy with meetups and shows! Our Think Tank Question: I just adopted two cats, a 6 week old kitten and young adult cat. The kitten is completely full of energy and a terror to me and the two other cats in my house. I’m losing sleep and I don’t know what to do with her. Please help! Be a part of the show by sending your Tell Us One Thing questions, feedback, and requests for advice toquestions@taurenthinktank.com. Slash Moo, everybody!

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A weekly podcast hosted by Jules and Marconin, Tauren Think Tank focuses on the interpersonal issues that Blizzard gamers experience both in-game and in their outside lives. This show is an audio advice column, where listeners send in their questions asking for help about anything from interacting with other players to managing depression and social anxiety. Come sit by the fire, meet new friends, and know that you're never alone! Questions can be sent to questions@taurenthinktank, or send them through Twitter: @TaurenThinkTank, @JulesRPG, and @MarconinWoW.